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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF12XFD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 27 Dec 2025
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,407 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,242 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,452 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency, 16% minimum allowed 16%
- Tyre pressure monitor, light on indicating low pressure
- Rear Wiper blade worn
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,754 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Fog light lense is smashed
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Fog light not working
23 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust silencer insecure Sleeve between front pipe and middle section (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Fog light lense is smashed
- Nearside Front Fog light not working
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,651 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Fog light inoperative and lens damaged
7 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Fog light inoperative and lens damaged
25 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,194 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
25 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
5 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,540 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,796 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,005 MI
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DF12XFD was registered on 2012-07-31
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